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- This invention relates to methods and devices for marking and defining particular locations in human tissue, and more particularly relates to methods and devices for permanently defining the location and margins of lesions detected in a human breast.
- Biopsy may be an open or percutaneous technique. Open biopsy removes the entire mass (excisional biopsy) or a part of the mass (incisional biopsy).
- Percutaneous biopsy on the other hand is usually done with a needle-like instrument and may be either a fine needle aspiration (FNA) or a core biopsy.
- FNA biopsy very small needles are used to obtain individual cells or clusters of cells for cytologic examination. The cells may be prepared such as in a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear.
- core biopsy as the term suggests, a core or fragment of tissue is obtained for histologic examination which may be done via a frozen section or paraffin section. The chief difference between FNA and core biopsy is the size of the tissue sample taken.
- 5,240,011 is employed to guide the extraction instrument to the lesion.
- Advantageous methods and devices for performing core biopsies are described in the assignee's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/217,246, filed on Mar. 24, 1994, and herein incorporated by reference.
- the lesion is merely a calcification derived from dead abnormal tissue, which may be cancerous or pre-cancerous, and it is desirable to remove only a sample of the lesion, rather than the entire lesion, to evaluate it.
- dead abnormal tissue which may be cancerous or pre-cancerous
- One of the benefits to the patient from core biopsy is that the mass of the tissue taken is small. However, oftentimes, either inadvertently or because the lesion is too small, the entire lesion is removed for evaluation, even though it is desired to remove only a portion.
- tissue to be malignant tissue requires removal, days or weeks later, of tissue around the immediate site of the original biopsy
- the lesion is found to be benign, there will be no evidence of its location during future examinations, to mark the location of the previously removed calcification so that the affected tissue may be carefully monitored for future reoccurrences.
- location wire guides such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,221,269 to Miller et al., are well known for locating lesions, particularly in the breast.
- the device described by Miller comprises a tubular introducer needle and an attached wire guide, which has at its distal end a helical coil configuration for locking into position about the targeted lesion.
- the needle is introduced into the breast and guided to the lesion site by an imaging system of a known type, for example, x-ray, ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), at which time the helical coil at the distal end is deployed about the lesion.
- MRI magnetic resonance imaging
- the needle may be removed from the wire guide, which remains in a locked position distally about the lesion for guiding a surgeon down the wire to the lesion site during subsequent surgery. While such a location system is effective, it is obviously intended and designed to be only temporary, and is removed once the surgery or other procedure has been completed.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,192,270 to Carswell, Jr. discloses a syringe which dispenses a colorant to give a visual indication on the surface of the skin of the point at which an injection has or will be given.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,147,307 to Gluck discloses a device which has patterning elements for impressing a temporary mark in a patient's skin, for guiding the location of an injection or the like. It is also known to tape or otherwise adhere a small metallic marker, e.g.
- a method of identifying and treating abnormal neoplastic tissue or pathogens within the body is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,649,151 to Dougherty et al.
- a tumor-selective photosensitizing drug is introduced into a patient's body, where it is cleared from normal tissue faster than it is cleared from abnormal tissue.
- the abnormal neoplastic tissue may be located by the luminescence of the drug within the abnormal tissue. The fluorescence may be observed with low intensity light, some of which is within the drugs absorbance spectrum, or higher intensity light, a portion of which is not in the drugs absorbance spectrum.
- the tissue may be destroyed by further application of higher intensity light having a frequency within the absorbance spectrum of the drug.
- this method also is only a temporary means for marking the abnormal tissue, since eventually the drug will clear from even the abnormal tissue. Additionally, once the abnormal tissue has been destroyed during treatment, the marker is destroyed as well.
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- markers should be easy to deploy and easily detected using state of the art imaging techniques.
- This invention solves the problems noted above by providing an implantable device which is particularly adapted to mark the location of a biopsy or surgery for the purpose of identification.
- the device is remotely delivered, preferably percutaneously. Visualization of the marker is readily accomplished using various state of the art imaging systems.
- Using the invention it is possible to permanently mark the location or margins of a lesion or other tissue site, prior to removing or sampling same.
- the markers function to provide evidence of the location of the lesion after the procedure is completed, for reference during future examinations or procedures.
- a device for marking tissue within a human body to identify a selected location for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.
- the device comprises a marker element and an apparatus for remotely delivering the marker element from outside the human body to the selected tissue location. Since, with remote delivery (e.g. percutaneously) direct visual access is not possible, an aided visualization device is used, such as an imaging system, an endoscope, or the like. Deployment of the marker element is such that it becomes implanted in the tissue.
- the delivery apparatus preferably includes a member, which may comprise a tube, such as a needle, cannula, or trocar, of any known type for delivering medications, surgical equipment, or other items to the interior of a patient's body.
- the member may also be the body of an optical instrument such as an endoscope, laparoscope, or arthroscope.
- a biopsy needle or gun such as is often used to extract tissue for examination in a biopsy procedure, is used in conjunction with the marking device, comprising a portion of the delivery apparatus, in order to provide a means for entering the patient's body and positioning the marker element at the selected tissue location.
- the marking device is self contained, having a means itself for obtaining entry to the body, and being guided by a commercially available guidance system, such as a stereotactic guidance system.
- the aforementioned member or tube which typically comprises a cannula or needle having a lumen, has a distal end portion or region and a proximal end portion or region, and is adapted to extend through the body.
- the distal region is adapted to retain and deploy the marker element and the proximal region is linked to the distal region, so that predetermined marker deployment functions may be communicated from the proximal region to the distal region.
- these deployment functions are communicated by means of the marker elements themselves traveling through the lumen for deployment from the distal region.
- an actuator extends axially through the lumen to communicate deployment functions to the marker element held on or by the distal region.
- the apparatus is preferably guided to the selected tissue location, i.e., the site of the detected lesion or other abnormality, using a stereotactic guidance system or similar imaging system.
- the distal region of the tube includes a forming die, which is adapted to form each marker element into a predetermined shape, preferably a helix, as the marker element is deployed from the lumen.
- a mechanism such as a mandrel, is used to push the marker elements through the tube.
- the marker elements may comprise a pre-formed spring having a predetermined shape, which is compressed into a linear position within the tube lumen. Upon deployment from the lumen, the spring is adapted to expand and assume its predetermined shape to such an extent that the energy of its expansion is sufficient to implant the marker element into the tissue at the selected tissue location.
- implantation is accomplished because the marker elements have a plurality of attachment elements, each having a tip end (sometimes sharpened) which expands outwardly with sufficient energy to embed and anchor itself into the tissue at the selected tissue location.
- the marker element has blunt, rather than sharpened edges, but is adapted to expand sufficiently upon exiting from the tube that its edges press radially against the selected tissue, thereby wedging and implanting the marker element.
- the tube lumen is adapted to receive a deployment actuator connector, or center wire, which extends axially through the lumen.
- the connector includes a distal portion which extends distally of the tube and a proximal portion which extends proximally of the tube.
- the proximal portion is attached to a deployment actuator, such as a pull ring, while the distal portion is attached to the marker element.
- a deployment actuator such as a pull ring
- the distal portion is attached to the marker element.
- proximal to the distal portion is a predetermined failure point which is adapted to be the weak point on the connector by failing first under tension.
- the deployment actuator is actuated in a proximal direction to pull the marker element against the distal region of the tube.
- the tube distal region thus functions as a forming die to cause the marker element to bend until it abuts the tube distal region at its junction with the distal portion of the connector, such that the marker element is reconfigured to a desired shape.
- the proximal portion of the connector is adapted to be severed from the distal portion at the predetermined failure point upon the application of continued tension on the deployment actuator after abutment of the marker element against the tube distal region, thereby releasing and implanting the marker element.
- marker elements having a plurality of shapes.
- these shapes may be created merely by utilizing different sized material stock or different cross sections. This shape diversity permits the adoption of a system wherein each shape denotes a different selected tissue location or event.
- the device is adapted to be employed in combination with a medical instrument which transports the device to the selected tissue location responsive to positional control by a guidance system.
- the medical instrument preferably draws a vacuum to isolate and retain tissue at the selected location in a tissue receiving port.
- the marking device is adapted to deploy the marker element into the retained tissue.
- a marker element for marking tissue within a human body to identify a selected location for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.
- the marker element which is preferably comprised of a biocompatible, implantable, and substantially radiopaque material, is adapted to be deployed to the selected tissue location percutaneously by a delivery instrument, so as to become implanted in the tissue.
- the marker element may actually be formed into a desired shape by a forming die in the delivery instrument, while in other embodiments, it may comprise a spring which radially expands upon exit from the delivery instrument to embed itself in the tissue.
- a method for permanently marking tissue in a human body to identify a selected location for a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure comprises actuating a delivery instrument, having a tube with a distal region, to a position wherein the tube extends through the human body and the distal region is at the selected location.
- a marker element is then deployed from the tube distal region to the selected tissue location so that it becomes anchored in the tissue.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a biopsy instrument embodiment as described in co-pending patent application Ser. No. 08/217,246, configured to be utilized as a preferred instrument for use in conjunction with the inventive tissue marking device;
- FIGS. 2 and 3 are cross-sectional views illustrating the sequential steps in the operation of the biopsy instrument embodiment needed to capture tissue targeted for marking;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention, illustrating the device in a first position in preparation for delivering a marker to tissue targeted for marking;
- FIGS. 5 , 6 , 7 , and 8 are cross-sectional views similar to FIG. 4 , illustrating sequentially the delivery of a marker to the targeted tissue;
- FIGS. 9 , 10 , and 11 are schematic cross-sectional views of an alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention, illustrating sequentially the delivery of a marker to the targeted tissue;
- FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a third alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a fourth alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a fifth alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a sixth alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a seventh alternative embodiment of a tissue marking device constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is a front elevation view of an alternative marker element embodiment
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another alternative marker element embodiment
- FIG. 19 is a front elevation view of yet another alternative marker element embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a front elevation view of still another alternative marker element embodiment.
- FIGS. 4-8 illustrate sequentially the deposit of a marker into a desired tissue location, utilizing a preferred embodiment of the invention.
- the marking instrument 10 comprises a marker element 12 which includes an umbrella end comprising a pair of attachment members or wings 14 and 16 , and a center wire 18 . All three wires 14 , 16 and 18 are joined at the distal end 20 of the center wire 18 , preferably by welding.
- a deployment actuator or pull ring 24 is preferably attached by welding or brazing.
- a biopsy needle or gun is preferably used, though other known delivery means could be used as well.
- the stand-mounted biopsy instrument described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/217,246, previously incorporated by reference into this application is a preferred instrument for introducing the marker element into the body of a patient.
- the biopsy instrument 26 includes a housing 28 .
- a hollow outer piercing needle 38 is attached to the housing 28 at location 34 .
- a distal end of the hollow outer piercing needle 38 includes a point 40 .
- Hollow outer piercing needle 38 also includes a tissue receiving port or bowl 42 ( FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- a cannular inner cutter 44 is movably positioned coaxially within the hollow outer piercing needle 38 and housing 28 .
- a vacuum line 46 supplies vacuum to ports 50 in the bottom of the receiving bowl 42 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates the distal end point 40 of the hollow outer piercing needle 38 in position to pierce a target tissue 51 .
- the initial position of the point 40 with respect to the tissue area being marked is determined by the overall position of the biopsy instrument with respect to the patient.
- the entire biopsy instrument may be mounted on a commercially available stereotactic guidance system (not shown) commonly used in the medical field for accurate positioning of a variety of medical devices with respect to a patient.
- stereotactic guidance system is given in U.S. Pat. No. 5,240,011, issued on Aug.
- the suspect lesion within tissue 51 is to be targeted and marked according to the instructions provided with the stereotactic guidance system.
- the stereotactic guidance system has positioned the biopsy instrument 26 such that the distal end point 40 is immediately adjacent to the surface of the tissue 51 .
- the needle 38 is fired into the lesion such that the point 40 traverses through the lesion, thereby placing the tissue receiving bowl 42 in the center of the lesion.
- the cutter 44 is moved proximally of the housing 28 to provide an entry access for the tissue marker delivery system.
- a vacuum source attached to vacuum line 46 is actuated, thereby generating a region of low pressure at the vacuum ports 50 to facilitate the prolapse of tissue 51 a immediately adjacent to the tissue receiving port 42 into the hollow interior of hollow outer piercing needle 38 .
- the marking instrument 10 includes a tube 54 .
- the center wire 18 runs axially through a lumen 56 of the tube 54 , with the pull ring 24 being attached to the proximal end of the center wire 18 , proximally of the tube 54 .
- the distal end 20 of the center wire extends distally of the tube 54 and is joined to attachment members 14 and 16 , as described above.
- the tube 54 of the marking instrument is inserted into the patient's body in the direction of the arrow 58 , as shown in FIG. 4 , until the distal end 20 of the center wire 18 approaches the desired location, adjacent to or in the abnormal tissue or lesion.
- an aided visualization device such as the stereotactic guidance system described above, is used to guide the distal portion of the marking instrument to the targeted tissue.
- the biopsy instrument shown in FIGS. 1-3 is utilized to deploy the markers, the targeted tissue 51 a ( FIG. 5 ) is vacuumed into the tissue receiving port 42 . Referring particularly to FIG.
- the ring 24 is pulled away from the tissue in the direction of the arrow 60 .
- This action deploys the marker attachment members 14 and 16 as they are forced into a die formed in the tip 62 of the tube. This die may take any desired form, depending upon the desired deployed configuration of the attachment members 14 , 16 .
- tension continues to be applied to the ring 24 , in the direction shown by the arrow 64 , until the distal end of the marker is fully deployed.
- Forcing the attachment members into the die 62 causes them to extend outwardly, as illustrated, into the tissue. Their outward energy anchors the marker element 12 in the tissue for permanent implantation.
- the tips 66 and 68 of the attachment members may be configured to be less traumatic as an implant, or may alternatively be sharpened to provide a more secure grip.
- the width of the umbrella end of the marker element is preferably about 0.035 to 0.045 inches, though other sizes may be utilized within the scope of the invention.
- the pull ring 24 is pulled to further increase tension in the direction of the arrow 70 , until the center wire 18 is sheared at a point of weakness or detent 72 (see FIGS. 4-6 ) which is established in the center wire 18 proximally of the tip 20 .
- the pull ring 24 and the proximal portion 18 ′ of the center wire may be discarded as they are severed from the marker element 12 and remaining distal portion 18 ′′ of the center wire.
- the tube 54 is withdrawn in the direction of the arrow 74 , as illustrated.
- the marker element is thereby permanently secured to locate the lesion site for future examination by known imaging methods.
- the marker element 12 is fabricated of stainless steel.
- many other biocompatible, radiopaque, implantable materials may be used for the marker element 12 as well, including, for example, titanium, tantalum, or nickel-titanium alloys.
- a 3-pronged umbrella end is shown and described, any number of prongs may be used, if desired.
- any instrument capable of delivering the element percutaneously may be utilized.
- Such instruments may include the hand-held biopsy gun described in U.S. Pat. No. Re. 34,056, entitled “TISSUE SAMPLING DEVICE” and issued to Lindgren et al. All of these types of instruments include a tube (typically a cannula or needle) which is adapted to enter the body, and would be capable of delivering the marker element.
- the marker element is delivered through any tube which has access to the body or using optical medical instruments, such as endoscopes, arthroscopes, or laparoscopes, in which case the marker element is delivered to the desired tissue site from outside the body of the patient, through the body of the instrument.
- optical medical instruments such as endoscopes, arthroscopes, or laparoscopes
- FIGS. 9-11 an alternative embodiment of a marking instrument 10 a is shown, which is identical to the instrument 10 in all respects not shown or described herein. Portions of the instrument 10 a corresponding to portions of the instrument 10 are designated by corresponding reference numerals followed by the letter a.
- the FIG. 9 embodiment is substantially similar to the FIG. 4 embodiment, in that the marking instrument includes a tube 54 a which has a lumen 56 a , and may utilize a cannula, needle, or imaging instrument (i.e., endoscope, laparoscope, or the like) for access to a delivery site within the body and to aid in delivery.
- a cannula, needle, or imaging instrument i.e., endoscope, laparoscope, or the like
- the tube 54 a utilize the hollow outer piercing needle 38 of the biopsy instrument shown in FIGS. 1-8 , though any other instrument which is capable of delivering a marker percutaneously or through a body orifice from a location outside the patient's body may be utilized.
- a center wire 18 a runs longitudinally through the lumen 56 a .
- At the proximal end of the center wire 18 a is a deployment actuator or pull ring 24 a .
- the marker element 12 a At the proximal end of
- FIG. 9 marker element 12 a is preferably a generally “U” shaped element resembling a surgical ligating clip, having tips 66 a and 68 a , which is captured by the distal looped end 20 a of the twisted center wire.
- the ring 24 a is pulled rightwardly in the direction of the arrow 76 ( FIG. 10 ). This action retracts the base portion 78 of the marker element 12 a into a forming recess 80 ( FIG.
- FIG. 12 a second alternative embodiment of a marking instrument 10 b is shown, which is identical to the instrument 10 in all respects not shown or described herein. Portions of the instrument 10 b corresponding to portions of the instrument 10 are designated by corresponding reference numerals followed by the letter b.
- the FIG. 12 embodiment is substantially similar to the FIG. 4 embodiment, in that the marking instrument includes a tube 54 b which has a lumen 56 b , and may utilize a cannula, needle, or imaging instrument (i.e., endoscope, laparoscope, or the like) for access to delivery site within the body and to aid in delivery.
- a cannula, needle, or imaging instrument i.e., endoscope, laparoscope, or the like
- FIG. 12 a plurality of marker elements 12 b (two are shown, though any number may be employed) may be preloaded into the tube 54 b , each comprising a pre-formed spring which is deployed through the tube's distal region 90 in an axial direction.
- the nature of the deployment mechanism utilizes a compressive rather than tensile force. It may further be noted that, though end deployment of the marker elements in the FIG.
- the distal region 90 is not used for passage of the marker element and could be utilized to house a piercing element (not shown) similar to that shown in FIGS. 1-3 .
- this marker delivery system would not be dependent on a positioning system as described in FIGS. 1-3 for placement at the tissue site and could be used alone in conjunction with a commercially available stereotactic or other guidance system. This concept may be applied to all subsequent embodiments except that illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- each marker element or spring 12 b preferably includes a center coil 92 from which a pair of attachment members 94 and 96 extend, and is adapted to automatically attach itself to the target tissue by utilizing its own stored energy.
- each spring 12 b is held in a compressed position within the tube 54 b .
- a mandrel 98 is preferably utilized to push the spring 12 b through the center lumen 56 b and out through the distal open end 90 of the tube. Once the spring exits the tube, stored energy causes the attachment members 94 and 96 to expand outwardly, as shown.
- the tips 102 and 104 of the attachment members 94 and 96 anchor themselves into the tissue to permanently secure the marker element in the desired location.
- the tips 102 and 104 may be blunt to be less traumatic as an implant, or may alternatively be sharpened or barbed to provide a more secure grip.
- the spring 12 b may be fabricated of any known biocompatible, implantable, radiopaque material, though stainless steel is preferred. Additionally, the forces required to deploy the attachment members on the spring may be customize by varying the spring filar, dimensions, material, and/or the number of coils in the torsional part of the spring.
- FIG. 13 illustrates another alternative embodiment of the marking instrument 10 , which is identical to the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 in all respects not shown or described herein. Portions of the instrument 10 c corresponding to portions of the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 are designated by corresponding reference numerals followed by the letter c.
- FIG. 13 embodiment is substantially identical to that of FIG. 12 , except for the shape of each spring 12 c , and is employed in precisely the same manner.
- the mandrel 98 c is utilized to push the spring 12 c through the center lumen 56 c and out through the distal open end 90 c of the tube.
- the marker element travels in the direction of the arrow 100 c , until the attachment members 94 c and 96 c extend outwardly sufficiently to anchor themselves to the target tissue.
- the FIG. 13 embodiment is similar to the FIG.
- the instrument may be re-positioned to immediately deploy another marker element without re-loading, and marker elements may be deployed radially through a side port in tube 54 c (not shown), or any other angle, to accommodate delivery through an existing instrument (i.e., cannula, needle, endoscope, laparoscope, or the like).
- an existing instrument i.e., cannula, needle, endoscope, laparoscope, or the like.
- FIG. 14 shows still another alternative embodiment of the marking instrument 10 , which is also substantially identical to the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 in all respects not shown or described herein. Portions of the instrument 10 d corresponding to portions of the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 are designated by corresponding reference numerals followed by the letter d.
- FIG. 14 embodiment is substantially identical to those of FIGS. 12 and 13 , except for the shape of the marker element or spring 12 d .
- a marker element 12 d is deployed preferably using a mandrel 98 d or the like to push the spring 12 d through the center lumen 56 d until it exits through the open end 90 d of the tube.
- the marker element travels in the direction of the arrow 100 d , until the tips 102 d and 104 d extend outwardly sufficiently to anchor themselves to the target tissue.
- a radiologist or other operator of the equipment can use a marker shaped like marker 12 b , as shown in FIG. 12 , during one biopsy, then use a differently shaped marker, such as the marker 12 c in the FIG. 13 embodiment, or the marker 12 d in the FIG. 14 embodiment, during a subsequent biopsy procedure.
- the differently shaped markers permit the distinction between different biopsy procedures during future imaging procedures, as well as between biopsy sites which may be close in proximity, thereby improving the information available to the radiologist and thus the ability to monitor or diagnose the patient's future condition more precisely.
- FIG. 15 illustrates yet another alternative embodiment of the marking instrument 10 , which is also substantially identical to the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 in all respects not shown or described herein. Portions of the instrument 10 e corresponding to portions of the instrument 10 b of FIG. 12 are designated by corresponding reference numerals followed by the letter e.
- each marker element 12 e is deployed distally through the open distal region 90 e of the tube 54 e by a mandrel 98 e , much as in the previous embodiments shown in FIGS. 12 , 13 , and 14 .
- the primary difference, however, between this embodiment and the previous embodiments is that, while the marker elements in the previous embodiments rely largely on the barbed nature of the spring to secure themselves in the tissue, in this embodiment, the springs are secured simply because of their significant expansion upon exit from the tube. This embodiment particularly lends itself to marking the boundaries of a biopsy or other desired site by defining the perimeter of the site.
- the expansion of the spring 12 e causes the blunt edges 102 e and 104 e to press outwardly against the selected tissue, thereby wedging the spring securely into position.
- An advantage of this embodiment is that, because of the tight compression of the springs 12 e within the tube 54 e , a larger number of markers can be inserted therein simultaneously, thereby permitting the deployment of more markers without having to pause and disengage to reload.
- FIG. 15 embodiment provides is the ability to deploy springs adapted to expand to a number of different sizes all from the same lumen. Larger sized springs would require more coils within a given lumen than smaller sized springs (not shown).
- the springs need not be limited to the configuration illustrated, but could include any spring of any configuration which expands to secure its position. While stainless steel is presently preferred, any other biocompatible, implantable, and radiopaque material could be used alternatively. Also as in the previous embodiments, marker elements may be similarly deployed radially through a side port in tube 54 e (not shown), or any other angle, to accommodate delivery through an existing instrument (i.e., cannula, needle, endoscope, laparoscope, or the like).
- an existing instrument i.e., cannula, needle, endoscope, laparoscope, or the like.
- the marking instrument 10 f comprises a tube 54 f .
- Wire segments 106 of any desired length are preloaded into the lumen 56 f , which runs along substantially the entire length of the tube 54 f .
- the marker elements 12 f are deployed by pushing them out of the tip of the needle, through the side exit port 108 .
- a curved portion 110 of the lumen 56 f comprises a die portion, and is adapted to form the wire segments 106 into helical marker elements 12 f as they pass therethrough, pushed by a mandrel (not shown) or other known means from the tip of the needle through the exit port 108 .
- the nature of the curve or curves in the die portion 110 and preformed curves imparted into the wire segments determine the final shape (which resembles a partial or whole helix) and dimensions of the marker element.
- This embodiment is versatile in that it is capable of continuously deploying any number of marker elements without the necessity of re-loading, since all that is required is a continuous feed of wire segments into the proximal region of the tube 54 f .
- differently sized and shaped helixes may be delivered in the same procedure by utilizing marker wires of different diameters and/or preformed curves, which approximate different helical shapes as they pass through the die portion.
- loading a plurality of different sized wires into the needle yields a plurality of different shaped markers.
- marker elements may be similarly deployed at different angles to accommodate delivery through an existing instrument (i.e., cannula, needle, endoscope, laparoscope, or the like).
- FIG. 16 preferably incorporates a piercing element 112 enabling this marker to be delivered without the aid of the positioning system described in FIGS. 1-3 for placement at the tissue site.
- This embodiment could be used alone in conjunction with a commercially available stereotactic or other (i.e., ultrasonic) guidance system.
- embolization coils like that illustrated in FIG. 17 and designated with reference numeral 12 g are well known in the medical field for placement into vessels such as veins and arteries in order to block off fluid flow abnormalities (such as fistulas and arteriovenous malformations). These coils have been made of various materials, including stainless steel, platinum, and gold, and are wound into configuration similar to that of a light bulb filament. They are generally placed into the body using a catheter or trocar system. The inventors in the present application have discovered that such coils may indeed also be used as marker elements, for permanent implantation in target tissue, in a manner similar to that described previously with respect to FIGS. 1-16 .
- Marker elements of many other materials and configurations may be used as well.
- one such multi-appendaged jack-shaped marker 12 h is illustrated in FIG. 18 .
- small beads 12 i FIG. 19
- One such application would be to place a plurality of such beads or pellets (each having a diameter of about 500 .mu.) around the entirety of a breast lesion prior to the extraction procedure, which would then serve as guides to ensure that all of the margins had been removed. During subsequent imaging procedures, they would function to denote the location of the previous biopsy for reference purposes.
- marker element 12 j which is of a woven construction, is illustrated.
- Other such marker materials may include adhesives and epoxies which would be injected at the biopsy site.
- Biodegradable polymers and other plastics could also be used, as long as they are biocompatible, implantable, and visible using an imaging system.
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